Viktor Gyökeres was the match hero for Sweden in the playoff semi-final against Ukraine. The attacking star scored a hat-trick in the hunt for a World Cup spot. "Fantastic player. Very happy for him," said Anthony Elanga after the 3-1 victory.
FootballStar centre-back Isak Hien was injured in the first half of Sweden's 3-1 win over Ukraine in the playoff semi-final. It didn't look good for Hien, Sweden head coach Graham Potter told Viaplay.
FootballSweden advanced to the World Cup qualifying playoff final after beating Ukraine 3–1. There they will face Poland, who won their playoff semi-final against Albania 2–1.
FootballWorld Cup or not? Allsvenskan profiles hope for blue-and-yellow luck in the playoff matches. "I believe in the Swedish national team," says Djurgården's Adam Ståhl ahead of Sweden's match against Ukraine.
FootballTonight it will be decided whether the national football team takes a step closer to the World Cup or faces a definitive end to the dream. For Svenska Spel, a blue-and-yellow World Cup ticket could mean a significant revenue boost, but even without Sweden, the gaming company expects sales to increase.
BusinessWin or lose. The conditions are simple for the national football team's quest to reach the World Cup finals in North America this summer. A playoff semi-final against Ukraine awaits on a neutral field.
FootballMikaela Shiffrin wins the overall World Cup for the sixth time - a record.
Sports100 million kronor in the account - or not. That's what Sweden's World Cup playoff is about. We don't know what it will look like in the future, and it is clear that the championships contribute, says Niclas Carlnén, general secretary of the Swedish Football Association.
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